Endocrine Abstracts

Thyroid nodules are common and majority is benign. Even so, clinicians and patient always concern about the risk for malignancy. In the past it was believed that hyperthyroidism excluded the possibility of a thyroid carcinoma. We describe here two patients presenting “hot” thyroid nodules with final diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Informed consent was obtained. Case 1: A 39-years-old female, presenting with irritability, disquiet, and neck swelling. A nodul...